Author: Elayne Savage, PhD
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Tips for Suriving the Holidays
The Holidays can bring on family tensions and gift-giving disappointments. Tips for stress-free Holidays.
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Saving Face or Losing Face?
What Congress in Washington needs is a large dose of ‘Saving Face.’ Maybe they can use some tips from the Chinese who for generations have been experts on ‘Managing Face.’
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Reflections on Growing Up In the Shadow of the Navy Yard
The Washington DC Navy Yard shootings bring both sadness and reflections on growing up in the neighborhood of 7th and L streets, SE.
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When Media Icons Get Fired
Getting fired brings on feelings of rejection, betrayal of trust and victimization – even (or especially) for media icons like George Zimmer, Paula Deen Brian Williams and Neal Conan
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Is Yahoo’s Ban on Telecommuting a Betrayal of Trust?
Implementing Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s vision of exciting face-to-face “impromptu team meetings” may decrease productivity rather than increasing it – especially if people problems at work lead to dwelling on perceived slights, taking things personally and building resentment. Does Yahoo’s ban on telecommuting feel like a betrayal to staffers? Is the company adding more stress…